bát
[ʔɓaːt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A rice bowl — the everyday Northern word; Southerners call the same bowl chén.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bát ăn cơm — từ quen thuộc ngoài Bắc; trong Nam gọi là chén.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Múc cho bà một bát canh nóng.Ladle Grandma a bowl of hot soup.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Miền Nam commonly uses chén for a small bowl and tô for a large one. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bát” mean?
A rice bowl — the everyday Northern word; Southerners call the same bowl chén.
Is “bát” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“chén” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.